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The Democratic Party is still getting its footing this primary season in its quest to capitalize on a favorable political environment and retake the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and governorships across the country this November. When voters in Arkansas, Kentucky, Georgia and Texas head to the polls

Kentucky's 6th Congressional District sits smack dab in the middle of the Bluegrass State -- but come Tuesday, it will find itself at the epicenter of the Democratic Party's quest to retake the U.S. House of Representatives in the November midterms. The district, which includes Lexington and

The Senate voted 54-45 Thursday to confirm Gina Haspel to lead the Central Intelligence Agency — once sworn in, she would become the first woman to hold the post. Haspel succeeds Mike Pompeo, who was confirmed as Trump's secretary of state last month. Six Democrats helped Republicans in confirming

Trump’s pick to be the next CIA director, Gina Haspel, won approval from the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday morning, receiving a "favorable recommendation" in a 10-5 vote. The committee voted behind closed doors Wednesday morning. The positive review sets her up for a final vote before the